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Archaeology and History
Learn about the efforts of museum archaeologists and historians to broaden our understanding of the history of Canada.
Places of Power, Objects of Veneration in the Canadian Arctic
This exhibition features photos of Arctic landscapes, sacred sites and
inuksuit
. Inuit throughout the Arctic knew of the existence of these places of power, now captured in a stunning series of photos taken by Norman Hallendy.
Gather Around this Pot...
Well before Europeans reached this continent, Native peoples in many parts of Canada had mastered the art of producing durable, functional, and beautiful ceramic containers.
Mothers of Time: Seven Palaeolithic Figurines from the Louis Alexandre Jullien Collection
Approximately 25,000 years on from their birth date and almost 4,000 kilometres distant from their place of origin, the seven
Balzi Rossi
figurines shed new light on the origins and meaning of an art that is still our own.
SEE ALSO
:
The Potential for Archaeological Discovery in Organic Terrain in Canada
Lost Visions, Forgotten Dreams: Life and Art of an Ancient Arctic People
Retracing An Archaeological Expedition to Canada's Northwest Territories
Nadlok and the Origin of the Copper Inuit
Glimpses of Atlantic Canada's Past
What's a Whatzit? Interesting Artifacts from Canada's West Coast
Aboriginal Fishing in Atlantic Canada, An Ancient Tradition
The Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic: From Ancient Times to 1902
From Time Immemorial: Tsimshian Prehistory
The Significance of the Bluefish Caves in Beringian Prehistory
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September 27, 2001
. Last update:
December 10, 2004
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